Gasification — The process in which a solid fuel is converted into a gas; also known as pyrolitic distillation or pyrolysis. Production of a clean fuel gas makes a wide variety of power options available. *** A method for converting coal, petroleum,… … Energy terms

gasification — gas ► NOUN (pl. gases or chiefly US gasses) 1) an air like fluid substance which expands freely to fill any space available, irrespective of its quantity. 2) a flammable substance of this type used as a fuel. 3) a gaseous anaesthetic such as… … English terms dictionary